On May 27, 2025, the first "China-Central Asia 2025" freight train successfully departed, connecting Tianjin Port with Tashkent via Khorgos. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing development of trade routes between China and Central Asia.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the train is carrying fifty containers with diverse cargo, including auto parts, mechanical equipment, building materials, and household appliances, all bound for the capital of Uzbekistan. This transportation link represents an important step in strengthening economic ties between China and Uzbekistan and expanding regional connections.

Local customs officials conducted thorough inspections before the train's departure from Tianjin Port Railway Station in Tianjin Municipality, northern China. The train will pass through the Khorgos border crossing in China's northwestern Xinjiang region before continuing its journey to Tashkent.

This freight service is part of China's broader initiative to expand trade networks across Central Asia, providing more efficient options for transporting goods between the regions.

The China-Central Asia freight rail service is becoming an increasingly important logistics channel, reducing delivery times compared to sea routes and offering more economical solutions than airfreight.

As trade volumes between China and Central Asian countries continue to grow, such direct rail connections are expected to play a vital role in facilitating commercial exchange and economic cooperation throughout the region.